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Based on the above passage:

Which one of the following statements best implies the need to shift toward contemporary conservation approach?

(A) Exploitation of natural resources causes a stress on the Himalayan ecosystem.

(B) Climate change alters precipitation patterns, causes episodes of drought and biotic interference.

(C) The rich biodiversity, including endemic diversity, makes the Himalayan region a biodiversity hotspot.

(D) The Himalayan biogeographic region should be enabled to adapt to climate change smoothly.